Journal
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Shrine’s heroic spirit
GREATER Dandenong students visited Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance last week to learn more about the spirit of Anzac. On 24 April, the day before Anzac…
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Funny money alert
SPRINGVALE detectives have warned shopkeepers to be on the lookout for fake notes, especially $50 notes. They said counterfeiting had been a big problem about…
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Three more on drug committee
GREATER Dandenong Council has appointed three residents to its new Alcohol and Drug Advisory Committee. Pastor Larry Edwards, Marie Alexander and David Button were voted…
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$1.5m sport boost
GREATER Dandenong Council will spend $1.5 million to build new sporting facilities at Warner Reserve. Councillors voted in favour of the option to demolish existing…
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Retailers to get homeless tips
THE Victorian Government has produced guidelines for business owners in the retail and hospitality industries to help deal appropriately with people experiencing homelessness. The guidelines…
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Stars’ sizzling form continues
By Paul PickeringThe Football Federation Victoria State League Division One clash pitted the White Eagles – relegated from the Premier League last season – against…
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Upgrade a barrier to pedestrians
A RECENT upgrade of Cheltenham Road in Keysborough has the residents of a nearby retirement village up in arms. The residents of Parkglen Retirement Village…
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Anzac Day clash a triumph
By Paul PickeringIT will be no consolation to the beaten Rangers, but Dandenong and Sandringham laid the foundations for an enduring Anzac Day tradition last…
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Large citizenship turnout
ALMOST 150 new Australians will be welcomed in Greater Dandenong during an official citizenship ceremony at the Drum Theatre on 26 January. City mayor John…
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Mayor’s welcome
CITY of Greater Dandenong mayor John Kelly is inviting all residents to join Australia Day celebrations taking place throughout the city this weekend. The celebrations…
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Robbery victims may pay the price for lying
VICTORIA Police is considering whether to pin the costs of a robbery investigation on two victims after discovering that they had falsified part of their…
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Multicultural ambassador
THE head of the Australian Multicultural Foundation (AMF) will be Greater Dandenong’s Australia Day Ambassador this weekend. Dr Hass Dellal OAM has been executive director…